Lois Nell Olmstead Obituary
We bid farewell to Lois Nell Olmstead of Waldo, Arkansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 16, 2025 at the age of 82. Lois Nell touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lois Nell Olmstead to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Burdine and Ordner Burdine (Sneed); her husband Gil Olmstead; her daughter Teri Buford; her grandson Mitchell Colbert; and her siblings, Salone Burdine, Melinda Daniels, Mavis Stevens, Jennie Tatum, James Burdine and Bud Burdine.
She is survived by: her sons, Steve Atkinson (Sheila) and Troy Atkinson (Carlissa) of Waldo; her grandchildren, Tracy Atkinson (Ashley) of Magnolia, Matthew Atkinson (Mallory) of Village, Benjamin Haile (Jill) of Magnolia, Stevie Atkinson of Shreveport, LA and Tasha Ellis of Magnolia; her great grandchildren, Maverick Robinson, Phoebe Atkinson, McKenzie Atkinson, Layla Atkinson, Hayden Haile, Hallie Haile, Henson Haile, Hadley Atkinson, Chandler Atkinson, Presley Atkinson, Easton Braswell, Bayleigh Ratliff, Emersyon Ratliff, Mary Dunn and Geri Dunn; and her son-in-law Raymond Buford. She is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
Visitation was held on Thursday, February 20th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. (420 N Jackson, Magnolia, AR 71753). A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 21st 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
